Future World Driving School, based in Chanika, Ilala District in Dar es Salaam, is continuing to strengthen its position as one of the growing centres for professional driver training in Tanzania, as it expands its programmes aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic accidents.
The driving school has maintained its focus on equipping both passenger and cargo vehicle drivers with practical skills and road safety knowledge, amid rising concerns over road accidents largely attributed to human behaviour.
Speaking on May 26, 2026, during an event that brought together new students, graduating learners, and driving instructors from different institutions, the Executive Director and owner of the college, Robert Mkolla, said the institution’s core mission is to contribute to the national fight against road accidents through structured training and discipline-based driving education.
Mkolla said research and experience in the transport sector show that most road accidents are not caused by vehicle mechanical failure but by human error, particularly driver negligence, lack of knowledge, and failure to observe road regulations.
He identified these three factors—negligence, ignorance, and carelessness—as the leading contributors to accidents on Tanzanian roads, stressing that they are preventable through proper education and strict adherence to traffic rules.
“Most road accidents are caused by three key factors: negligence, carelessness, and lack of knowledge. No responsible and mentally sound person is unaware of the dangers of road accidents. The problem is failure to apply knowledge, ignoring rules, or careless driving,” Mkolla said.
He emphasized that addressing road safety challenges requires a shift in attitude among drivers, supported by continuous training, strict enforcement of regulations, and stronger professional standards within driving schools.
The event also marked the official introduction of a new training programme for driving instructors, designed to upgrade teaching standards across driving schools in the country and ensure uniformity in driver education.
Mkolla said the programme comes at a time when Tanzania’s driving licensing system has undergone significant reforms, shifting from informal training practices to structured classroom learning, assessments, and certification requirements before issuance of a driving licence.
He noted that in earlier years, it was possible for individuals to obtain licences with minimal or no formal training.
However, the current system now requires candidates to undergo proper instruction, pass examinations, and obtain certified qualifications.
“These changes are meant to ensure that every driver on the road has been properly trained and assessed. The era of obtaining a licence without proper training is being phased out,” he said.
According to Mkolla, the newly introduced instructor course is aimed at ensuring that trainers themselves meet updated professional standards, enabling them to deliver high-quality instruction that aligns with current road safety demands and regulatory requirements.
He further explained that driving school instructors are now required to meet certification standards recognized by relevant authorities, including approval from the Tanzania Police Force traffic department, in order to maintain credibility and compliance.
“For a driving school to be fully recognized and allowed to issue certificates, instructors must meet specific qualifications and be properly registered. This is why even experienced trainers are now required to return for further training to align with current standards,” he said.
Participants who joined the programme expressed support for the initiative, saying it reflects the growing need for structured driver education in Tanzania, as road safety concerns continue to rise.
Students Erasto John and George Steven said they decided to enroll in the programme after recognizing the risks associated with untrained driving and the increasing number of road accidents across the country.
They said many accidents are linked to lack of knowledge and poor driving discipline, noting that proper training is essential before a person is allowed to operate a vehicle on public roads.
“Many people used to think that once you get a driving licence, you are automatically a qualified driver. But we have realized that training is very important to understand road safety and defensive driving,” they said.
The students added that defensive driving techniques, which focus on anticipating risks and making safe decisions, are critical in reducing accidents and protecting lives on the road.
Driving instructors who joined the training programme, Egnas Bethod and Elbariki Juma, said the initiative reflects ongoing reforms in the driving education sector, which has experienced rapid regulatory changes in recent years.
They noted that the system has become more structured and demanding compared to the past, where licensing processes were less formal and, in some cases, did not require extensive training.
“Over the past year, the system has changed significantly. Today, training is mandatory, and certification is required before a licence is issued. Even instructors must continuously upgrade their skills to remain relevant,” they said.
The instructors added that modern driving schools are now expected to meet higher professional standards, and continuous training is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and improve the quality of driver education.
They said the new instructor programme is an important step toward improving consistency, professionalism, and accountability in the driving training sector across the country.
The initiative by Future World Driving School reflects broader national efforts to enhance road safety, improve driver competence, and reduce preventable road accidents that continue to affect lives and the economy in Tanzania.
